Market Mover: Mike Brooks

Mike Brooks is head of diversified assets with Aberdeen Standard Investments

Mike Brooks is head of diversified assets with Aberdeen Standard Investments. He manages the new Diversified Income fund, launched in response to savers and investors seeking higher than cash returns in the current ultra-low interest rate environment. The minimum investment amounts for individuals are €25 a month via a pension retirement savings account (PRSA), €125 a month via a regular investment saving account, or a lump sum of €10,000.

Fund philosophy

This fund comprises a mix of traditional and alternative asset classes, the latter including social housing, renewable energy, aircraft leasing, specialist credit and emerging markets bonds.

“Due to the much broader and more diversified asset mix, this fund has historically been less volatile than traditional multi-asset funds,” said Brooks, pictured. “While the fund has…

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